magnifying glass

American  

noun

1. a lens that produces an enlarged image of an object.

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magnifying glass British  

noun

1. a convex lens used to produce an enlarged image of an object

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Etymology

Origin of magnifying glass

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

“What if there are words? Like, the name of the hotel? Do you think this library has a magnifying glass?”

From Literature

He imagined if she had a magnifying glass, she’d peer at him through it.

From Literature

When she looked up, the magnifying glass enlarged her right eye, giving her the terrifying look of a cyclops.

From Literature

“A magnifying glass and a good hiding place.”

From Literature

There’s a picture of a magnifying glass, and beneath that, in big black text, it says, “Trying to find somebody? We can help!”

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